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Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

0 posted 2009-05-07 09:10 PM

Little Bones knows
everyone has their challenges,
he understands that.

Everyone lives
in a brutish world,
where the only thing understood
is strength and overpowering force.

Little Bones
understands all this.

That’s why
it was such a great surprise
for little Bones
when he got out of the hood
for the first time,
and didn’t have to run and hide,
or fight just to stay alive.

It was a big surprise,
and he never quite got over it.

It happened
when he was first sent
to summer camp
by The Fresh Air Fund.

Bobby

Juju
Member Elite

since 2003-12-29

Posts 3429
In your dreams

1 posted 2009-05-07 10:21 PM

Good to hear. I hope he had fun.

-Juju

-"So you found a girl
Who thinks really deep thoughts
What's so amazing about really deep thoughts " Silent all these Years, Tori Amos

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 posted 2009-05-07 11:16 PM

Thanks dear Juju,

Yes, after he got over being homesick, he did have a lot of fun at camp.

Then he got sent back home.

He was left with a good, and lasting memory, but only a memory. Of course, good memories are very important.

Love Bobby

2islander2
Member Ascendant

since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

3 posted 2009-05-08 03:16 AM

Hello Bobby, I think for a lot of people it is good to escape their environment even regular ones, specially if it is a hard one...I am happy for Bones . Thanks for the thoughtful poem.

yann

Osprey
Member

since 2009-04-12

Posts 249

4 posted 2009-05-08 04:07 AM

Do you know what I'd like, Robert?
I'd like little Bones to see the Mendip Hills, In Somerset; let him fish the valley streams.
I'd like him to take a boat trip on The Loch, beneath Ben Lomond; leave the hood for 'his' valley, for 'his' Loch Lomond. But the hood must call in its marker, I know that.
You really got to me with this one.

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

5 posted 2009-05-08 06:23 AM

This surprises me too, dear Bobby. For some children it surely can be different, when they know nothing about competition and rivalry and have to cope with it for the first time, even in a summer camp.

I am happy for Bones for this good memory.

Love,
Margherita

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

6 posted 2009-05-08 10:58 AM

Summer camps provided some of my happiest memories from childhood. The Fresh Air Fund is a worthy charity because of the opportunities they provide for children like Bones. Attending summer camp can be a life-altering experience as it proved to be for dear Bones.

Linda

vandana

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since 1999-10-22

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USA

7 posted 2009-05-08 11:21 AM

enjoyed

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

8 posted 2009-05-08 01:57 PM

Thanks Yann,

Yes, it was good for Bones to get out of the hood for a while. He enjoyed himself at camp.

Thanks for reading and commenting.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

9 posted 2009-05-08 02:00 PM

Thanks Osprey,

I'm very pleased that you enjoyed the poem.

Bones, after he grew up, did get to do engineering work, and visit the places you mentioned.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

10 posted 2009-05-08 02:04 PM

Thanks dear Margherita,

Bones enjoyed his time at camp.

In truth, there is quite a bit of competition just to stay alive in the hood. What was new for Bones was the fresh air, and lack of danger.

Love Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

11 posted 2009-05-08 02:11 PM

Thanks dear Linda,

You are correct, summer camp is always loads of fun.

Unfourtanatly, Bones had to move from Philadelphia to New York City to get to go to The Fresh Air Fund camp.

The Christian Association of the University of Pennsylvania used to run a camp for Philadelphia's disadvantaged kids like Bones at Green Lane, PA. I don't think they do that anymore. Now Bones would be stuck in the city all summer. At least he'd be able to swim in the river.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

12 posted 2009-05-08 02:12 PM

Thanks dear Vandana,

For reading and commenting on the poem. I'm very pleased that you enjoyed it.

Love Bobby

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